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Community newsletters published throughout the Upper Hunter Shire are also published on this web page. These publications are a good reference source to help you find out what's happening and what's on offer in the area.

Aberdeen Whisper (this link will take you away from our website) is a monthly publication of Hunter Valley Printing covering the lifestyle, trades and services, trends and hidden gems that Aberdeen has to offer.

ArtSparks (this link will take you away from our website) is a free monthly newsletter published by Arts Upper Hunter featuring upcoming events and festivals, artist and grant opportunities and workshops. For more details contact 02 6541 4776.

Merriwa District Diary (this link will take you away from our website) is a fortnightly publication of Outback Press and reaches areas from Cassilis to Denman.

Merriwa Ringer (this link will take you away from our website) is a weekly publication of Merriwa Central School, is published during school terms and covers the Merriwa district.

The Links(PDF-5.6KB) is a monthly publication, covering Murrurundi, Blandford and Timor.

Up Country Entertainer (this link will take you away from our website) is a weekly publication produced by Hunter Valley Printing and reaches 4,000 readers throughout the Hunter.

Upper Hunter Country Annual Visitor Guide (this link will take you away from our website) is a stylish annual publication which promotes events, attractions, and activities from festivals to National Parks, in the Upper Hunter and Muswellbrook shires and also includes town maps, accommodation listings and a business directory.

What's On is a periodical publication of Upper Hunter Shire Council and covers youth services and activities throughout the Shire.

What's Up! Upper Hunter Country Tourism Newsletter (this link will take you away from our website) is a fortnightly publication reaching over 1350 subscribers. Sign up for information on what events, festivals, activities and markets are on each fortnight within the Upper Hunter.

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Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; garbage collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.

About Us

Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.